Handmade Beauty

Relax with a Sweet Cream Soak Powder, by Kat Siddle.

Handmade Beauty

When you think of milk baths, you think of Cleopatra. It’s said that she maintained her legendary beauty by bathing in donkey’s milk, keeping a herd of 700 donkeys to ensure a steady supply. You can reap the benefits of a milk bath in a much more convenient form with this luxurious soak powder made from buttermilk, baking soda, and Epsom salts.

Buttermilk is rich in lactic acid, which gently dissolves dead skin. It also contains lipids, which sooth and moisturize. Baking soda soothes itchy spots and gives the bathwater a silky feel. Meanwhile, the magnesium in Epsom salts relaxes tense muscles, fights inflammation, and supports the serotonin production. Magnesium is easily absorbed through the skin, making this bath a feel-good experience inside and out. Naturally, we’ll add some essential oils to give this soak a delicious floral scent.